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The problem is that XPinstallation CD does not have a SATA driver, unless you have a SATA drive on adisk etc. and can install the driver when XP asks for a hard drive driver then,XP cannot detect the hard disk and therefore won't install XP.
The FIX.
Go into the BIOS anddisable the SATA drive (enable IDE emulation), this will make XP think it is aIDE/PATA hard disk. Then you can install XP normally. When Windows hasbeen installed then install all the device drivers (including the SATA driver),then shut down and boot up and got into the BIOS and enable the SATA drive.

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<li><b>You must use a full retail or OEM version of XP (not the cd from your old computer) this makes life really easy and can usually be downloaded from the web.<br />You must also have a genuine </b><a href="http://www.pctipsbox.com/top-3-free-product-key-finder-programs/"><b>XP key</b></a><b>, which has not been used on another system (without genuine key you will not get updates and your system will be labeled as using pirated software by Microsoft.</b></li>
<li><b>Next you should know or find out the specifications of your system, to do this goto Manufactures website.</b></li>
<li><b>The most important step is to find out if your hardisk is using SATA interface (if so you will require the SATA </b><a href="http://www.pctipsbox.com/tag/xp/"><b>XP</b></a><b> drivers and a floppy disk, as this is the only way that XP can install these drivers.)<span></span></b></li>
<li><b>Install XP via cd rom by booting cdrom at system start (if you cannot do this then you must access your system bios at first boot by pressing F2 or Del keys(or whatever key your system uses) and change the boot option to cdrom as first drive.<br /><br />If your system uses </b><a href="http://www.pctipsbox.com/tag/sata/"><b>SATA</b></a><b> press F6 when XP prompts "press F6 to install other" at very beginng of XP install and install sata drivers from floppy. </b></li>
<li><b>Use our guides to install XP</b><a href="http://www.windowsxpprofessional.windowsre...REPAIR%20GUIDES"><b>http://www.windowsxpprofessional.windowsre...REPAIR%20GUIDES</b></a></li>
<li><b>After install you will have to install your systems other drivers(ie. chipset graphics audio etc) found by reading your system specifications and downloading from your Manufactures website)</b></li>
<li><b>AN XP INSTALL IS NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED AND WILL REQUIRE A THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS A FULL RETAIL OR OEM XP DISK AND CORRECT </b><a href="http://www.pctipsbox.com/tag/drivers/"><b>XP DRIVERS</b></a><b>.</b></li></ol>
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You are download grading your Operating System to XP from Vista. Drivers for Vista and XP are diferent.

You can download the Audio drivers for XP from Dell Support Site for your laptop.
Check your "Device Manager" and uninstall the previous drivers and reinstall the XP Audio drivers downloaded from Dell Site.

After you install Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 on a computer that is running Microsoft Windows XP, the universal serial bus (USB) drivers do not appear to update.
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After you upgrade from Windows XP to Windows XP Service Pack 2, the USB drivers...
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After you upgrade from Windows XP to Windows XP Service Pack 2, the USB drivers appear with the earlier version numbers, even though the files have been updated.
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To resolve this problem, install Windows XP SP2, and then update the drivers for...
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To resolve this problem, install Windows XP SP2, and then update the drivers for the USB devices that are connected to your computer. To update these drivers, follow these steps:

Click Start, click Run, type devmgmt.msc, and then click OK.

Double-click the type of device that you want to update.

Double-click the specific device that you want to update.

Click the Driver tab, and then click Update Driver.

Follow the instructions in the Hardware Update Wizard.

Repeat steps 2 through 5 for each USB device.

Note You can also install Windows XP SP2, and then disconnect and reconnect the USB devices that are connected to your computer. By doing this, you start the Plug and Play utility. The Plug and Play utility updates the version numbers for the drivers.

first of all you will have to format your laptop cause when you have vista u cant install xp with itu will have to install xp first and then install vistaabout the driver u will have to do some settings in cmos setup and will have to change hdd typethat will solve your driver problemso first install xp and then install vistaregarding drivers for xp u will have to visit hp website and chat with a online technical person and ask him to mail you the link for drivers for xp

Which Operating system did you had installed in your computer before installing windows XP?
Could be thatb the installation of windows XP was not proper or the drivers for the DVD drive are missing after installation. But to help you would need to know which operating system did you had installed before.

You can Install XP simply by inserting the Installation Disk and running the Install Program. When asked where you want to install it select C:\ and let it remove the existing Operating System.

PeepnLklown is correct that this MAY void your Warranty so check this out first. If this is not a problem, install XP as described.

As regards the Drivers, it is IMPORTANT to have the correct Drivers FOR THE OPERATIING SYSTEM INSTALLED, all your devices should have XP drivers listed on the Manufacturers sites - so Identify the components and download the drivers from the manufacturers site (this may not be Toshiba) before you install XP (to make sure that you will have the XP Drivers for the devices).

To identify the Devices - open Device Manager (If I remeber correctly this can be found in Control Centre under Administrative Tools) and open each of the devices which will display the manufacturer and model number of each device. Write these down and do a Google search with the following string:

(brand Name) (Model number) +driver

This should take you to the manufacturers Support site where you can download drivers. Check to see that XP is listed as one of the Operating Systems. Download the Driver and (when you have them all) burn them to a disk.

Install XP and when asked for the drivers, direct it to the disk you have burned to find the drivers. The DVD Burner may need to be searched for on the Internet (after you have Installed XP) before you can use this device to read the Disk.

You cannot uninstall Windows Vista, but you can reinstall your previous operating system, which then replaces Windows Vista. To reinstall your old operating system, you must have the original installation disc. Back up your programs and files, insert the installation disc into your computer, and then reinstall the old operating system. To regain the hard disk space used by Windows Vista, reformat the disk during the reinstallation process. After reinstalling your previous operating system, reinstall your programs and files.

You should install the Chips drivers or intall all the driver in series listed in your CD Utilities. Its good if you download the latest drivers of your system at www.asus.com or here: http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?SLanguage=en-us